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  • Early Identification & Referrals Webinar

    Presented by: Cortney Fish, M.S.W., BCBA, LBA Audience: Early Intervention Professionals, Daycare Providers Session Description: This session will provide information on recognizing the early signs of autism to help guide referral decision making. Additional information will be provided about autism characteristics in young children and methods for screening and referring to diagnostic and support servicesContinue reading "Early Identification & Referrals Webinar"

  • Effective Use of Paraprofessionals for Case Managers Webinar

    Presented by: Jennifer DeLaporte, M.S.T., BCBA, LBA Audience: Educators, Case Managers, Administrators, Early Intervention Professionals Session Description: This session will identify strategies for building effective school-based teams with paraprofessionals and examine how to take data and effectively plane for paraprofessionals support. This session is most applicable for those who are supervising paraprofessionals.

  • Transition Series Part #1: Preparing for Transition Webinar

    Presented by: Cortney Fish, M.S.W., BCBA, LBA Audience: Vocational Rehabilitation professionals, Other adult care providers (residential staff, job coaches, day programs) Session Description: This session will identify the three barriers to successful transition as well as three domains to focus on for transition planning. Three references and tools to help make the transition process smotherContinue reading "Transition Series Part #1: Preparing for Transition Webinar"

  • Social Language Groups: Train the Trainers Series: Part 1

    This FREE training for SLPs and learning specialists in Missouri consists of 3 sessions to assist professionals in the successful implementation of Social Language Groups (SLG) in the educational setting.

    Free

  • Introduction to Alternative Communication Webinar

    Presented by: Julie Muckerman, M.P.H. Audience: Educators, Speech Language Pathologists, Early Childhood Providers Session Description: This session will identify the benefits of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) implementation, describe various AAC strategies and tools, and provide practical insights for fostering inclusive communication strategies. Whether you're a caregiver, educator, or simply interested in AAC, this sessionContinue reading "Introduction to Alternative Communication Webinar"

  • Social Language Groups: Train the Trainers Series: Part 2

    This FREE training for SLPs and learning specialists in Missouri consists of 3 sessions to assist professionals in the successful implementation of Social Language Groups (SLG) in the educational setting.

    Free

  • Using AAC to Support Your Educational Team Webinar

    Presented by: Michelle Dampf, M.A., CCC-SLP Audience: Educators, Speech Language Pathologists, Early Childhood Providers Session Description: Think about effective augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) intervention as 20% hardware and 80% follow through. Once a system or device is chosen and purchased, the real work begins for educators, speech-language pathologists, families, and students. Adequate support andContinue reading "Using AAC to Support Your Educational Team Webinar"

  • Next Steps ASD Workshop

    Thompson Center Research and Training Facility 200 N. Keene St., Columbia, MO

    A new diagnosis of autism can be overwhelming and we are here to help. This free workshop is for parents, grandparents, and caregivers of children who have recently received a diagnosis of autism at the Thompson Center.

  • Social Language Groups: Train the Trainers Series: Part 3

    This FREE training for SLPs and learning specialists in Missouri consists of 3 sessions to assist professionals in the successful implementation of Social Language Groups (SLG) in the educational setting.

    Free

  • Preparing for Transition Webinar

    Presented by: Jaclyn Benigno, M.Ed. Audience: Educators, Paraprofessionals, Professionals working with students with autism Session Description: This session will identify effective strategies to address independence and transition from high school to young adulthood for students with autism. This session will also discuss common barriers to creating a smooth transition and how to address these. AdditionalContinue reading "Preparing for Transition Webinar"

  • Peer Mediated Interventions Webinar

    Presented by: Julie Muckerman, M.P.H. Audience: Educators, Early Childhood Providers Session Description: This session will explore the power of Peer-Mediated Interventions (PMI) in fostering inclusive connections for individuals with autism. Discover practical strategies, success stories, and ethical considerations, empowering you to create supportive environments that nurture social skills and promote lasting positive change.